She's one of the best surfers in the world. And she's six.

She’s a 6-year-old flying squirrel.

Quincy Simmons who is only six, is known as ‘The Flying Squirrel. She surfs and skates – and she’ll be the next big name in world surfing.

She earned her nickname – Flying Squirrel – because when she gets dumped by a huge wave she literally flies through the air because she is so small and incredibly light.

While we’re all impressed that this little squirrel is so talented at such a young age – that’s not the only thing that makes her remarkable.

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Quincy has Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), a genetic condition that means a fall can cause severe bruising and even land her in hospital.

But that doesn’t stop this high-flyer – she still surfs and is making a name for herself.

She has an instagram account run by her parents Kim and Jake – @theflyingsquirrel__ – which is showing the world what this talented six year old can do.

Quincy will be involved with the Quicksilver Pro at Snapper Head in the Gold Coast at the end of February.

Quincy made some time to catch up with me and told me all about about her passion, living with CAH and what it’s like to be such an amazing surfer at just 6-year-old.

S: Tell me about yourself. When did you first start surfing? Why do you love it so much? 

Q: I am 6 and I started surfing when I was 4 and a half. My Daddy was going surfing early in the mornings so I asked to go with him. I love it because it is so much fun and I get to meet lots of people and it is exciting when we go to a new surf break.

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S: Do you want to be a professional one day? 

Q: Yes, I do

S: Who’s your biggest surfing hero? 

Q: John Florence, Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson, Kelly Slater, Tyler Wright, Steph Gilmore, Ross Clarke Jones, Tom Carroll, Jamie O’Brien, anyone who surfs and is having fun. 

S: Does your Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia ever cause you trouble in the water? 

Q: If I am sick I can’t go surfing and sometimes I have to go to hospital, and if I hurt myself I have to have a needle. I DON’T like needles. 

S: What’s it like living with the condition? 

Q: I have to take medicine 3 times a day.  [Quincy’s Mum, Kim added: “We don’t know any different, Quincy started taking medication when she was less than 24 hours old and will continue to so do for the rest of her life.”]

S: What’s been your biggest achievement in surfing so far? 

Q: Getting barrelled behind the rock at Snapper, or getting barrelled anywhere. [Kim: “Quincy has won some big contests but that is not what surfing is about to her, she can’t remember the prizes. Just how much fun the waves were”]. 

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S: What is your biggest passion in life (after surfing)? 

Q: Sport, sport, sport. I love all sport: skating, golf, football, soccer, tennis, ping pong, handball, any sport at all. Oh and music: I play the drums and want to be as good as Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters) one day. 

S: What do you think of people saying you’re the next Sally Fitzgibbons and Stephanie Gilmore? 

Q: I didn’t know people said that (giggling). That is funny.  

S: What would your advice be for other aspiring surfers? 

Q: Have fun, and laugh when you wipe out – wipe outs are so funny. Some people tell me that they are scared of the waves, [but] being scared won’t help you. You just have to relax. 

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And in other sporting news…

– Jess Fox was voted as the 2014 Athlete of the Year during the inaugural AIS Sport Performance Awards (ASPA). She was the first canoe slalom athlete to to win world championships in two classes. She won gold medals for two of last year’s world titles, two years after getting silver at the London Olympics.

–  The Westfield Matildas’ preparations for the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 have started in impressive fashion following a highly encouraging 2-1 win over Korea DPR in their international tri-series match in Auckland on Thursday. Well done, girls.

– WNBL players have vented their frustration over the ABC choosing to broadcast their semi-finals on delay. The national broadcaster is planning to the women’s Australian Golf Open on ABC1 but will only live stream two semis online and then show replays later in the day. Everyone is extremely disappointed that the semis won’t be shown live. 

– GoPro will be hosting a Beach Day on Saturday Feb 28 during the Quicksilver Pro, teaching youths Tips & Tricks to get the most out of their GoPro.

What’s on your sports radar this week?